Paywatch has secured US$20 million in Series A funding led by Kakao Pay and Artem Ventures to expand its financial wellness platform in Southeast Asia.
Amount Raised
$20 Million
Round Type
Series A
Kuala LumpurFinancial ServicesConsumer GoodsFinanceFintechInvestors
Description
Paywatch has closed its US$20 million Series A round with funding from Kakao Pay and Artem Ventures. This investment adds to previous funding from Third Prime and US investors. The proceeds will enhance Paywatch's multi-product financial wellness platform. The company aims to support enterprises and workers across Southeast Asia.
Quick answer
Paywatch raised $20 Million in a Series A round, dated November 6, 2025. Investors: Third Prime, Vanderbilt University, University Of Illinois Foundation, Kakao Pay and Artem Ventures. Paywatch is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- How much did Paywatch raise?
- Paywatch raised $20 Million in a Series A round on November 6, 2025.
- Who invested in Paywatch?
- Third Prime, Vanderbilt University, University Of Illinois Foundation, Kakao Pay and Artem Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Paywatch do?
- Paywatch is the only earned wage access service provider backed by major banks and recognized by the United Nations, Central Banks and regulators for its commitment to financial access and ESG.
- Where is Paywatch based and how big is it?
- Paywatch is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fundz records about 49 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Paywatch?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at Paywatch. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Consumer Goods around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Paywatch that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Thread Bank raised $31M (Funding Round) on December 16, 2025.
- OnCorps AI raised $55M on December 11, 2025.
- MetaComp raised $22M (Pre-Series A) on December 9, 2025.
- AllScale raised $5M (Seed) on December 8, 2025.
- Tonik raised $12M (Series C) on December 4, 2025.
- Digital Asset Acquisition raised $50M (Funding Round) on December 4, 2025.
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